In 1972 Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm became the first African American to seek a major party’s nomination for President. The campaign was the culmination of her brilliance and determination to create pathways in politics for underrepresented groups. Fifty years later we continue to see her influence on civics, activism, and even fashion. Join us as we use Smithsonian collections to celebrate and discuss the 50th anniversary of her presidential run. The Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants via Eventbrite 12-24 hours in advance of the program. Each participant must register separately. We will only allow participants into the meeting if their names (and email addresses) are on the registration list. The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. Real-time captioning (CART) will be provided for this program. If you have questions about the accessibility of this program or need to request additional accommodations, please contact Ashleigh Coren (corena@si.edu). Two weeks advance notice is appreciated for requesting additional accommodations. In order to register and participate in this program, you must be 18 or older, or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. |